FAQ - Elections & Legislative
Q. How do I register to vote?
A. Registration forms are available at many
locations established by the county election officer. Banks, libraries, schools
and government offices usually have them. Also, everyone receives an opportunity
to register when applying for or renewing a driver's license or in applying
for public assistance. The form
(espaņol)
may be printed from the Secretary of State's site or at the various county Web
sites. Once obtaining a form, the person needs to fill it out completely, sign
it and deliver or mail it to the county
election officer in the county where they live. Faxed or electronic copies
are not acceptable.
Q. Where can I get a voter registration application?
A. Registration forms are available at many locations established by the
county election officer. Banks, libraries, schools and government offices usually
have them. Also, everyone receives an opportunity to register when applying
for or renewing a driver's license or in applying for public assistance. The form
(espaņol)
may be printed from the Secretary of State's site or at the various county Web
sites.
Q. How do I find my legislators?
A. Go to www.ku.edu/pri/ksdata/vote/.
Q. How do I purchase law books?
A. Call the Secretary of State's office at (785) 296-4557 or obtain a
form online. You may mail the form with payment to the Secretary of State's
office. Fax orders are accepted if credit card information is provided.
Q. Where is the office of Vital Statistics?
A. The Office
of Vital Statistics, where one may obtain copies of birth and death certificates,
is located in Suite 130, Curtis State Office Building, 1000 SW Jackson, Topeka,
KS 66612. The phone number is (785) 296-1423.
Q. Where can I get a copy of a birth certificate?
A. The Office
of Vital Statistics, where one may obtain copies of birth and death certificates,
is located in Suite 130, Curtis State Office Building, 1000 SW Jackson, Topeka,
KS, 66612. The phone number is (785) 296-1423.
Q. Where can I get census information?
A. Some information is available from the Secretary of State's office, Elections
Division, at (785) 296-4561. More complete information is available at the U.S.
Bureau of the Census Internet Web site at www.census.gov.
Q. Where can I get election results?
A. For local election results contact your county
election officer. For state and national results contact the Secretary of
State's office at (785) 296-4561.
Q. How can I get a copy of a bill passed by the legislature?
A. The text of bills are available at www.kslegislature.org.
Each year's bills that are passed into law are published in the Kansas Session
Laws, available for purchase from the Secretary of State's office.
Q. How do I get campaign finance information?
A. Call the Secretary of State's office at (785) 296-4561 to arrange for
the viewing or purchase of campaign finance reports. Some summary information
is posted on the Web site of the Governmental Ethics Commission at www.kansas.gov/ethics/.
Q. Where do I file as a candidate for office?
A. To file for a local office contact your county election officer. To file for a state or national office contact the Secretary
of State's office at (785) 296-4561.
Q. How do I purchase a Kansas flag?
A. Kansas flags are available from the Secretary of State's office at (785)
296-4557. An order
form is available. Sales tax and shipping charges are added as needed. Purchasers
may request to have a flag flown over the Capitol.
Q. How can I contact my county election office?
A. A list of county
election offices and contact information is available on our site.
Q. How do I find out where I vote?
A. Contact your county
election officer. A list of county election officers and contact information
is available on our site.
Q. How do I know what the candidate's stands on issues are?
A. The Secretary of State's office does not collect or disseminate information
on candidates' stands on issues. You must contact the candidate or the candidate's
campaign office to obtain such information.
Q. How do I purchase a list of registered voters?
A. Each county's list is available from the county election officer. For statewide or multi-county information, the only source
is the Secretary of State's office. Lists are available for purchase in various electronic media. Fill out
the CVR form; the
cost depends on the request. Call the Information Technology department of the Secretary
of State's office at (785) 296-0080.